Using MS MapPoint in PowerBuilder - Adding maps to your app

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Why should you use GIS (Geographic Information System) ...

Using MS MapPoint in PowerBuilder - Adding maps to your app

Why should you use GIS (Geographic Information System) data in PowerBuilder? You can plan a route for a service technician or a sales person. You can track the positions of the trucks delivering goods and it might allow you to direct a truck to an additional pick up close to its route. You can print driving directions when heading to an unknown place.